My absence. Long post and not politically correct so don't read if easily offended.

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Sorry for my absence guys. Along with the home repairs, coaching baseball, and work I have done alot of thinking. Ill start by saying I was not raised religious. I probably have only been to church 10 times in my life and I only remember a few of them. Ive never had the desire to find God or live my life by the bible. My wife on the other hand was raised in church. Well, for some reason in the past couple of months I have wanted to learn about faith. I don't really know why. Ironically for Easter my wife and kids bought me a bible and a book called The Resolution. Ive seen the movie and actually cried in a few parts, not something I do regularly or at all actually. The book explains what the resolution is. It really hit home for me, BIG TIME. I have only read a couple chapters but the few Ive read pegged me to a t. Never put work or recreation in front of your family...period. Its my duty as a father to head my household and be a constant figure for my wife and kids. So, I am on a journey. We will see where it takes me.

Like the title says, I don't want to turn this into a religious post as I don't judge either way. I just wanted to let you guys know where Ive been and hopefully where I will be going in the future. Knives have taken a back seat for awhile, but will be back in full force soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Chris,
Let me state that I am religious, but I don't preach to people nor discuss religion unless asked. I just try to live right and be an example for others. From what I know of you, you have your values and priorities straight. Whatever path lies before you, I'm sure you'll do fine. Stories like yours is very common, so try to listen to the right voices and follow your heart.
My prayers for you and your family,
Paul
 
Religion is easy, once you leave out the mundane quarrels people mix in with it. When I correspond with friends who aren't Jewish, I can use their terminology to say what I mean as easily as I use my own.



It isn't always easy to be living in two worlds

To watch the groundhogs chewing on the grass
and doves aloft, wings flickering as they pass

We battle petty sins for the sake of truth and money
and forget the six days of the week are the same as every Sunday

To intermix the sacred and profane
to raise ourselves up instead of casting blame

You never have to drop it all to run and clasp His hand
just wave hello as He walks by each day. He'll understand.
 
Chris, I've been from one extreme to the other when it comes to faith and religion. I've found out the two aren't always the say thing. I've meet religious people who didn't have a lot of faith, and I've meet people with outstanding amounts of faith that hadn't been inside a church in years. I guess what I'm saying is you have to figure out what works for you. There is a lot of wisdom in the Bible. If you need ear somtime give me a holler.
 
Chris,

Your post will hit home with many. I'm a Christian, but I don't throw my beliefs in anyone's face. My walk with Christ has been distant many times in my life (all my fault). Your not alone in your journey my friend.
 
I agree with IMWILSON and riverwarrior. I like to consider myself as having a strong faith, but i am not a very good christian. i was at easter service this past sunday (first time at church in a year) and the pastor talked about Religion and the Church sometimes getting in the way of your own personal journey. and, this can be very true, if you've ever had a bad experience with "religion" or the "church." it sounds like you have gotten past the initial concerns and your curiosity is getting the best of you. good. something i learned in sunday school a long time ago, that has kind of stuck with me was this: we are sinners...and even if you are thinking about God...that is Him tugging at your heart. to me, it is about a personal relationship with God. I wish you the best in your journey. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing. This is personal stuff. And, some folks won't find this PC, but it is an interesting topic.

Now, that i have got that all out of the way....Please let me know when i can order a KFU Bushpik. Hi-oooo! :D
 
Thanks for your posts guys and I agree with everything written. My wife has a huge amount of faith but hasnt been to church in years. She is helping me find my way.
 
Well put by many. Religion is often confused with faith and spirituality. Religion is the bus we ride to get to faith. You will never be sorry for putting family and faith first. Knives will happen for you. My shop has survived huge challenges because I put family first. My number is posted in my forum. Call me if you need something!
 
Congrats Chris. I'm a born again Christian myself. I was pretty much raised in the church. My family started going to church when I was 8. I still go to the same church, nearly every Sunday.
 
Sounds like you've got some interesting times ahead! Life is amazing, that's for sure. I grew up in church, but not really interested. My faith grew a lot stronger near the end of high school and in the last few months I've been at the point of either giving up or going all in. I'm headed all-in and find that life is a lot better when I get my stubborn self out of the way and let God control it's direction. This doesn't mean I'm living blindly at all, it's actually much more deliberate and meaningful.
 
Good luck on your journey Chris - I agree with several of the other posts in this thread.
Here's how I tend to see things.
Faith is what you believe.
Spirituality is what you do with it. (or how you live in accordance with your beliefs)
Religion is a framework of how others have decided what they think you should feel and how you should act.

For some, religion is the path they need to follow to find their faith.
For others it's a distraction from the path they are either already on or trying to find.

I've done a lot of comparative religion type studies over the years and my belief system is not particularly mainstream.
I was raised Christian, but I tend to avoid churches because I saw too many "church people" saying one thing and doing another, so I see no problem with you finding God outside of the confines of a building.
Before I start preaching, I'll repeat my first statement: Good luck on your journey.
If you ever need to talk, I'm a good listener and may even be able to give you some pointers on how to find the direction that's right for you, if you want them.
 
Thanks for the posts guys and I appreciate you reaching out to me. I will get in touch with everyone who has offered soon. I just need to find the time!
 
The sounds great chris, im happy for you. Im not religious, only because i dont know what to believe, whos right or wrong and whos just making it up or using religion for power. but i digress since Im not looking to debate. But i know theres gotta be something i think, or at least hope there is, and i figure when the time is right, the path to whatever is the truth (either a religion or lack thereof) with be shown to me. Im happy to hear your path has been shown to you. I patiently await the day, i figure it will be some sort of epiphany, or at least i hope. I would hate for a personal disaster to be what shows me where to hang my hat. Anyway, its good to hear buddy.
 
Chris, good on you for realizing this life lesson so early in your young life (well, compared to myself & the G-man). So many of my friends thru my life have found out what other activities did to their marriage by coming home to a note on the table saying their wife was at her mother's with the kids, & she would be coming after her belongings that week-end . . . . . not the greatest way to end a day.
Others have already said so much, so it would be pointless for me to repeat it. Stay the course, believe in your beliefs, trust in your instincts, but above all, keep your family the most important priority in your life. The rest will work itself out . . .
P/M's always welcome, let's me know it still works . . . . :)
Be safe buddy.
 
Thats great Chris! I am a strong Christian and have grown up that way. I dont throw my religion in peoples faces, but whenever i get a chance to tell people about God, i do. You should read the book Radical by David Platt, probably the best book ive ever read, and the most life changing. Im happy for you!
 
clich said:
The sounds great chris, im happy for you. Im not religious, only because i dont know what to believe, whos right or wrong and whos just making it up or using religion for power. but i digress since Im not looking to debate. But i know theres gotta be something i think, or at least hope there is, and i figure when the time is right, the path to whatever is the truth (either a religion or lack thereof) with be shown to me. Im happy to hear your path has been shown to you. I patiently await the day, i figure it will be some sort of epiphany, or at least i hope. I would hate for a personal disaster to be what shows me where to hang my hat. Anyway, its good to hear buddy.
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You nailed my thoughts to a T with this post clich.
I hope you find a suitable answer that works for you Chris,
& I salute you for your commitment to your family.:thumbup:
I am not a social animal & don't believe an organized religion is necessary to be a good man.
Whenever I talk to whatever higher power is out there I prefer to call her Mother Nature.
 
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